Shaken Baby Syndrome: Abusive Head Trauma
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is one form of abusive head trauma (AHT). It is a severe form of physical child abuse resulting from the violent
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Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is one form of abusive head trauma (AHT). It is a severe form of physical child abuse resulting from the violent
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